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Divorce and Its Impact on Shared Real Estate Investments
While divorce is never easy, additional assets and income streams can further complicate this already stressful time. If you and your spouse have shared real estate investments, be prepared for a long and drawn-out division of assets. Real estate is incredibly valuable, and figuring out how to divide it fairly takes time, patience, and often […]
How Inheritances Impact Alimony Payments
In West Virginia, the number of factors affecting spousal support can make it hard for parties on both sides to understand their rights and obligations. This issue becomes even more complicated when you throw an inheritance into the equation. Whether you receive or pay spousal support, find out how an inheritance could change your current […]
Navigating the Complexities of Divorce and Pensions
The division of assets can be a challenging part of your West Virginia divorce, particularly if you and your spouse have pensions or retirement accounts. These are often among the most valuable assets a couple has to divide, so they can be the subject of bitter disputes. If you or your spouse have a pension […]
Minimizing Reputation Damage During High-Profile Divorces
Navigating a divorce is challenging for anyone, but when you’re a public figure who attracts the attention of the community and the media, there’s another layer of difficulty. When everyone is watching your every move, trying to get through a divorce with your privacy and dignity intact can seem like an impossible challenge. It’s crucial […]
The Impact of Divorce on Executive Compensation Packages and Stock Options
When you’re navigating a high net worth divorce, you’ll face challenges and complex issues that rarely arise in other divorces. In these splits, the division of assets and the topic of spousal support often lead to the most bitter disputes between the divorcing spouses. If one spouse is a high-powered executive, navigating the division of […]
Should I Agree to Pay Above the Child Support Guidelines?
/by Pence Law Firm PLLCIt’s no secret that children are expensive, and when a West Virginia couple divorces, the higher-earning party often has to chip in more to ensure that their children’s needs are met. But what if the child support guidelines laid out by the state still don’t meet the child’s needs? If you’re considering paying above and […]